Translucent Fermentor?

blawford · Jan 16, 2017

I am looking for a couple of new fermentation buckets.

I am currently using the fermenter that came with the Coopers starter kit, which looks like this:

I have found it useful to be able to see into it so I can tell what is going on, hence the request for something similar. I am looking for something less bulky without a tap so I can stick it in a heated water bath. Has anyone got any recommendations or want to tell me looking for something specifically translucent is unnecessary?

Cheers.

MyQul · Jan 16, 2017

Translusent is unnessary but it's nice to look in your FV to see what's going on - I cover my FV's top with cling film, partially for this reason.

Here's a completely clear plastci FV http://www.geterbrewed.com/fermonster-carboy-23-litres/ or you could get a glass carboy

Chippy_Tea · Jan 16, 2017

If you go for the GEB one check the sponsor forum for the 5% member discount code.

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peebee · Jan 16, 2017

Probably better to not be able to see in given all the anxiety it seems to cause reading posts hereabouts.

Mine's very opaque stainless steel. As I've seen it all before I can just imagine what's going on and be saved from the un-necessary stress.

My fermenter has a sampling port half way up. Now that is useful for gravity readings (and samples!).

Personal91 · Jan 16, 2017

blawford said:
I am looking for a couple of new fermentation buckets.

I am currently using the fermenter that came with the Coopers starter kit, which looks like this:

I have found it useful to be able to see into it so I can tell what is going on, hence the request for something similar. I am looking for something less bulky without a tap so I can stick it in a heated water bath. Has anyone got any recommendations or want to tell me looking for something specifically translucent is unnecessary?

Cheers.

Remember to keep it in the dark or covered though to avoid skunking...

MyQul · Jan 16, 2017

Personal91 said:
Remember to keep it in the dark or covered though to avoid skunking...

I've never kept my coopers FV (which now does no-chill duties) in the dark and never had skunking. It is in the kitchen corner though and not in direct sunlight

Personal91 · Jan 16, 2017

MyQul said:
I've never kept my coopers FV (which now does no-chill duties) in the dark and never had skunking. It is in the kitchen corner though and not in direct sunlight

There is a big difference between artificial and natural light! Thankfully I too haven't experienced skunking of my brew :)

peebee · Jan 16, 2017

My view of "skunking" is it's another "American" import to get unnecessarily concerned about. I have also never experienced "skunking" even when seemingly inviting it. I don't think the UK really gets the required weather for it.

Ale · Jan 16, 2017

My FV with a tap fits in a garden trub as a water bath (used last summer for cooling)

fuzzy · Jan 17, 2017

+1 for glass carboy. I was concerned about cleaning but a good soak overnight with dishwasher power or oxy does the trick.

Also a glass carboy has a bigger thermal mass and is good at conducting heat so should work well in a water bath.

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